A Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team makes its way along Gallatin Avenue to a home where a person is holding police at bay on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, in North Union near Laurel Highlands High School.

Eric Felack | Valley News Dispatch

Tethered to a 60-foot ladder, Dan Thimons, of Dan Thimons Painting in Tarentum, paints the 65-foot cross at Trinity United Methodist Church in Brackenridge under a pristine blue sky on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013.

Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review

Wembley Stadium where the Steelers will face the Vikings Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013 in London England.

Keith Hodan | Tribune-Review

Zeev Mallak Yaron, 4 1/2, plays inside a 40-foot shipping container next to his house in Lawrenceville, Friday, September 27, 2013. His parents, Heather Mallak and Dror Yaron plan to use the container as an addition to their home, and will eventually feature doors, windows, and be divided into a family room and a porch when finished.

Sean Stipp | Tribune-Review

Students and supporters hold prayer service near Greensburg Central Catholic seeking reinstatement of Principal Denise Myers.

James Knox | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Karl Eikenberry, who served two tours as an Army general in Afghanistan before serving as ambassador from May 2009 to July 2011, speaks with the Trib editorial staff Friday, Sept. 27, 2013.

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